(ANSA) - NEW YORK, 10 FEB - Consumer prices in the United States in January rose by 7.5%, the highest since February 1982 and beyond market forecasts.
The increase on a monthly basis was 0.6%, above analysts' expectations.
The core impact of inflation, net of energy and food and the Fed's favorite, marked a 6% increase, accelerating from 5.5% in December.
The prices of used cars, which jumped 40.5% compared to January last year, contributed to the jump in inflation.
Food has increased by 7%, pushing up the prices of restaurants and fast-food restaurants, which have risen by 8%.
Energy prices rose 0.9% compared to December and 27% year on year.
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